Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 4
About
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Cairncross & Hempelmann’s Litigation attorneys have unique and extensive backgrounds in litigation, trial work, risk management, and business consulting. The team’s record of success in prosecuting and defending civil lawsuits in state and federal courts reflects the highest levels of skill and strategic thinking. Our clients include private and public company officers, directors, founders, and investors; real estate entrepreneurs; development and finance professionals; commercial and residential property owners; and technology and manufacturing entrepreneurs.
Our experience and confidence allow us to efficiently pursue those goals in the courtroom or through alternative dispute resolution. We practice effective, open, and ongoing communication with our clients so we can quickly reach their objectives. At every stage of a dispute, we apply our strong business judgment to assess the costs and benefits of different strategies and make sound recommendations to our clients. We are inspired by our clients and driven by our obligation to advocate for and protect their rights.
Chambers Review
Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS possesses a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice, with experience handling contract and leasing, insurance coverage and employment-related disputes. It is highly sought after by real estate sector clients, among others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are very responsive throughout an engagement, not just at the beginning."
"They are savvy and stay up to date with affairs in the commercial world."
"They spot issues immediately and come up with solutions promptly."
"The lawyers are very responsive throughout an engagement, not just at the beginning."
"They are savvy and stay up to date with affairs in the commercial world."
"They spot issues immediately and come up with solutions promptly."
Notable Practitioners
Steve Vanderhoef maintains broad disputes expertise spanning litigation involving real estate, securities and IP, among others.
"Steve is an excellent litigator and someone I would want on my side in all circumstances."
Ana-Maria Popp is a skilled litigator. She regularly advises clients on real estate disputes and insurance coverage litigation.
"She has a good reputation in the area."
Binah Yeung has experience advising clients in construction, real estate and insurance coverage litigation, as part of a broad commercial disputes practice.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Washington
Members
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Alan Schuchman
Ana-Maria Popp
Head of Department
Patricia Laughman
Rochelle Doyea
Head of Department